Are Micro Influencers Delusional? Robert Tolppi 2022-08-25 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiMicro influencers are taking over the internet, but can you really bring in money online with a small following?Washington Post article:washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/08/24/nimcel-influencers-tiktok-youtube
Twink Death & Our Vampiric Anti-Aging Fixation Robert Tolppi 2024-08-01 | Stop leaving yourself vulnerable to data breaches. Go to my sponsoraura.com/roberttolppi to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed.Sources/Further Reading:PBS Frontline- Supplements & Safetypbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/supplements-and-safetySusan Sontag Articlewarwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/english/currentstudents/undergraduate/modules/literaturetheoryandtime/susan_sontag_the_double_standard_of_aging.pdf
The Girlboss Schemes Targeting the Black Community Robert Tolppi 2024-06-22 | Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor aura.com/roberttolppi to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold.Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiStats/Facts/Sources:National Wealth Gappewresearch.org/2023/12/04/wealth-gaps-across-racial-and-ethnic-groups/#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20the%20typical%20White,the%20onset%20of%20the%20pandemic.What is a Prosthodontist?webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-a-prosthodontistHigh school graduation statistic Atlantastatisticalatlas.com/metro-area/Georgia/Atlanta/Educational-Attainment
North Koreas TikTok Propaganda Machine Robert Tolppi 2024-05-29 | Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor aura.com/roberttolppi to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold.Sources/further reading:Human Rights Watchhrw.org/asia/north-koreaRadio Free asiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_Free_AsiaShin Dong-hyuktheguardian.com/world/2015/jan/19/north-korea-defector-change-story-shin-dong-hyukPoverty in north Koreanature.com/articles/s41599-020-0417-4Otto Warmbierbbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66236989
TikTok Has a Spiritual Psychosis Problem Robert Tolppi 2024-04-22 | Stop data brokers from exposing your personal information. Go to my sponsor aura.com/roberttolppi to get a 14-day free trial and see how much of yours is being sold.Sources/further reading:Sofou N, Giannakopoulos O, Arampatzi Ε, Konstantakopoulos G. Religious delusions: Definition, diagnosis and clinical implications. Psychiatriki. 2021 Sep 20;32(3):224-231. doi: 10.22365/jpsych.2021.014. Epub 2021 Mar 26. PMID: 33770751.pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33770751/#:~:text=Religious%20delusions%20are%20characterized%20by,medication%20dosage%2C%20and%20poorer%20prognosis.General Information about prosopometamorphopsiaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProsopometamorphopsiaPersonal experience of fearing the Rapture slate.com/human-interest/2021/05/rapture-fear-evangelical-americans-church-miller.html
Duolingo: Selling Us the Illusion of Learning Robert Tolppi 2024-02-26 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiDuolingo has gained a cult following and committed user base through its viral marketing campaigns, but is what they're selling effective?Articles mentioned in the video:Duolingo Personal Experiencecnet.com/culture/internet/duolingo-turned-me-into-a-monsterLumosity commercialyoutube.com/watch?v=WfIbIsVRDcMDuolingo layoffs:cnn.com/2024/01/09/tech/duolingo-layoffs-due-to-ai/index.htmlFTC press release Lumosity:ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2016/01/lumosity-pay-2-million-settle-ftc-deceptive-advertising-charges-its-brain-training-program
Influencers In The Wild & Public Shaming of Women Robert Tolppi 2024-01-26 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppi
Paying Student Loans is NOT a Moral Obligation Robert Tolppi 2024-01-10 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiWith opposition to student loan forgiveness plans making headlines, it's worth questioning whether people have a moral obligation to pay back loans at all.News Story about Texas Man, US Marshalsmoney.cnn.com/2016/02/16/pf/college/arrested-student-loan-marshalsDebt By David Graeber:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debt:_The_First_5000_Years
How much money will you win in a lawsuit? The answer might surprise you #funfacts Robert Tolppi 2023-12-24 | ...
Lawsuits are Good, Actually? Robert Tolppi 2023-12-21 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiIn the wake of the Panera Charged Lemonade debacle, it's worth examining the value of lawsuits.Sources:McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuitvox.com/policy-and-politics/2016/12/16/13971482/mcdonalds-coffee-lawsuit-stella-liebeckPanera Casenytimes.com/2023/12/05/us/panera-charged-lemonade-death.html#:~:text=In%20October%2C%20the%20parents%20of,a%20safe%20amount%20of%20caffeine.About Citizens Against Lawsuit Abusecenterjd.org/content/fact-sheet-citizens-against-lawsuit-abuse-groupscenterjd.org/content/cala-files-secret-campaign-big-tobacco-and-other-major-industries-take-away-your-rightsOpinion piece about Lawsuit Mythswashingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/five-myths-about-lawsuits/2020/07/23/8006d532-c169-11ea-b4f6-cb39cd8940fb_story.htmlThe Journal Podcast:open.spotify.com/episode/6NUQLrGx0YIxprOXJGzt5vTalc Information:labmuffin.com/talc-and-asbestos-in-makeup-not-so-pretty-episode-1-with-video/#Documentaries_arent_sciencepubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26227892
Health influencers on TikTok are exposing their kids to deadly bacteria #dangeroustiktoktrends Robert Tolppi 2023-12-18 | ...
The Decline of Black Friday Robert Tolppi 2023-11-26 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiWhat happened to Black Friday?
Have Chiropractors Lost Their Minds? Robert Tolppi 2023-10-25 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiVideos of chiropractors doing seemingly irresponsible things have gone viral on social media. Are they in the wrong?SourcesLegitimacy of chiropractic: time.com/4282617/chiropractor-lower-back-painbuzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/baby-chiropractorvcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/veterinary-chiropractic-care#:~:text=How%20safe%20is%20chiropractic%3F,result%20in%20restoration%20of%20health.Leroy: sciencebasedmedicine.org/chiropractor-lost-his-license-patient-lost-her-uterus
Do Health TikTokers Have a Death Wish? Robert Tolppi 2023-10-03 | Got to status.co/RobertTolppi to get the Between 3ANC Wireless Earbuds and use code RobertTolppi for 10% off!TikTokers are partaking in health trends that are potentially life threatening, including drinking Borax and raw milk.Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppi
How Taylor Swift Profits From Parasocial Delusions Robert Tolppi 2023-08-26 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiTaylor Swift's fan base seems to be out of their mind, but where does this Swiftie mania stem from?
No, the Barbie Movie Didnt Upset the Patriarchy Robert Tolppi 2023-07-26 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiGreta Gerwig's Barbie has seen unprecedented success, but is it a revolutionary feminist work?
The Problem With Independent Journalists Robert Tolppi 2023-07-18 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiReport Securities Fraud: sec.gov/tcr#:~:text=We%20strongly%20encourage%20the%20public,.sec.gov%2Ftcr.The Questionable TikTok: tiktok.com/t/ZT8RMdANM
TikTok Has Turned Into QVC and I Hate It Robert Tolppi 2023-07-10 | Get an exclusive Surfshark deal! Enter promo code TOLPPI for an extra 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/tolppi #partnerTikTok has seen a massive expansion into ecommerce, but will this alienate their user base?
Think Media and the Protestant Work Ethic Robert Tolppi 2023-06-16 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiThink Media, a YouTube channel co-founded by Sean Cannell, is driven by more than just profits.
How the Rich Stole Americas Most Elite Beaches Robert Tolppi 2023-06-07 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiGet Andrew W. Kahrl's book here: https://a.co/d/6sHF3JqI was reading Free the Beaches: The Story of Ned Coll and the Battle for America's Most Exclusive Shoreline When I realized that I could look and see for myself just how bad Connecticut's public beach access problem has gotten.
Wii Fit: Fatphobia for the Whole Family? Robert Tolppi 2023-05-28 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiThe popular game Wii Fit has been accused of having elements of fatphobia. What are the societal implications of fitness gaming, and what unintentional harm might it inflict on body image?
The Plight of the 8 Hour Video Essay Robert Tolppi 2023-05-24 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiAs video essays grow in popularity and length, will the supply of these videos outpace the demand for them?
The True Cost of Temu Robert Tolppi 2023-05-10 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiTemu hauls are on the rise on platforms like TikTok, but is there a true cost for Temu's low prices?
Who are the Real Gentrifiers? Robert Tolppi 2023-04-28 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiSources/Further Reading:Information about causes of gentrificationhuduser.gov/portal/periodicals/cityscpe/vol18num3/ch9.pdfSlater articlegeos.ed.ac.uk/~tslater/assets/eviction.pdfDemsas Article 1theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/06/gentrification-nimby-homeowners-affordable-housing/661288Demsas Article 2vox.com/22650806/gentrification-affordable-housing-low-income-housing
How Forbes 30 Under 30 Became a Pipeline to Prison Robert Tolppi 2023-04-15 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiElizabeth Holmes, Sam Bankman-Fried, and Charlie Javice were all recognized by Forbes on their 30 under 30 lists. They have little in common, other than being accused of massive fraud. Is Forbes curating a list of innovative entrepreneurs or charlatans?
Jodi Picoult: The Queen of the Airport Bookstore Robert Tolppi 2023-02-17 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiIn this video, I delve into the problematic and troubling aspects of Jodi Picoult's popular novels. Despite her success as a bestselling author, Picoult's books often perpetuate damaging narratives. From her portrayal of marginalized communities to her handling of sensitive issues such as race, gay rights, and mental health, I take a critical look at Picoult's writing and discuss the implications of her work.Sources:washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/review-of-jodi-picoults-novel-sing-you-home/2011/03/07/AFpHolJC_story.htmlnytimes.com/2016/10/16/books/review/jodi-picoult-small-great-things-roxane-gay.htmlautisminfiction.wordpress.com/portfolio/house-rules-jodi-picoultncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3269256 Montello. (2010). Middlebrow Medical Ethics. The Hastings Center Report, 40(4), 20–22. doi.org/10.1353/hcr.0.0287
We Can Always Tell if Youre Transgender Robert Tolppi 2023-02-08 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiMany people say you can discern someone's biological sex from their features, but these same people often hold transphobic beliefs. Is what they say true?
Dr. Todd Grande and the Perils of Pop Psychology Robert Tolppi 2023-01-28 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiIn this video, I talk about pop psychology and narcissistic mothers. In particular, I discuss the merits of Dr. Todd Grande's content and whether it may be promoting harmful ideas.
The Rise of the Sad Beige Aesthetic Robert Tolppi 2023-01-16 | Offset your carbon footprint on Wren: wren.co/start/roberttolppi The first 100 people who sign up will have 10 extra trees planted in their name!This video was sponsored by Wren. #partner Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiThe best video ever about all things garish and colorful:Opulence | Contrapointsyoutu.be/jD-PbF3ywGoThe "sad beige aesthetic" is on the rise in upper-class interior decor and children's clothing. From minimalistic nurseries to monochromatic children's fashion, the sad beige trend is taking over, but is there a dark side to this trend?Intro 00:00The Adoption of Beige 02:47Play Rooms 04:16Play Rooms (Continued) 07:05Sad Beige Parents 08:05Conclusion 09:47
Wednesdays Disturbing Right-Wing Loner Subtext Robert Tolppi 2022-12-30 | Offset your carbon footprint on Wren: wren.co/start/roberttolppi The first 100 people who sign up will have 10 extra trees planted in their name!Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiThis video is sponsored by Wren. #partner Netflix's hit TV show Wednesday has gone viral on social media, but many of the themes explored in the show are not what they seem.
No, You Werent Almost Trafficked at Walmart Robert Tolppi 2022-11-18 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiRecently, many TikTok users have reported a surge in trafficking attempts at Walmart and other public places, but are their claims true?
The New Harry Styles Movie is a Dumpster Fire Robert Tolppi 2022-10-27 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppi
The Gender Gap in Tech: Why Biology Doesn’t Matter Robert Tolppi 2022-10-03 | Check out the links below for an exclusive offer on your first pair!My absolute favorite pair 👇Ottoto Remigio: glassesusa.me/RobertT_OttotoRemigio👓 OPEN ME 👓Other pairs I’m wearing 👇Muse Ivor: glassesusa.me/RobertT_MuseIvorMuse Cherish: glassesusa.me/RobertT_MuseCherish Check out over 10,000 styles at GlassesUSA.com 👇Eyeglasses: glassesusa.me/RobertT_EyeglassesSunglasses: glassesusa.me/RobertT_SunglassesSupport my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiSources/further reading (nonexhaustive)Gender studies textbook:Wade, Lisa and Myra Marx Ferree. 2019. Gender: Ideas, Interactions, Institutions, 2nd edition. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.Visual-spatial ability reduced to statistical insignificance in this study:Eliminating Gender Differences Through Practice in an Applied Visual Spatial TaskSteven J. Kass,Robert H. Ahlers & Melissa DuggerGregariousness assertiveness study cited by James Damore:ESTIMATING THE EFFECT OF PERSONALITY ON MALE AND FEMALE EARNINGS GERRIT MUELLER and ERIK PLUG* 2006Agreeableness and income: JUDGE, LIVINGSTON, B. A., & HURST, C. (2012). Do Nice Guys-and Gals-Really Finish Last? The Joint Effects of S x and Agreeableness on Income. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 102(2), 390–407. doi.org/10.1037/a0026021Gender Gaps in stem:Why Are Some STEM Fields More Gender Balanced Than Others? Sapna Cheryan and Sianna A. Ziegler University of Washington Amanda K. Montoya The Ohio State UniversityStereotype threat SATs: WALSH, HICKEY, C., & DUFFY, J. (1999). Influence of item content and stereotype situation on gender differences in mathematical problem solving. S x Roles, 41(3-4), 219–240.GPAs of men and women in computer science:Gender differences in computer science studentsSylvia Beyer, Kristina N. RynesStudy of computer science students in Malaysia:Women in Computer Science:NO SHORTAGE HERE!https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~cfrieze/courses/malaysia.pdfSpatial ability chemistry paper (includes info about programs related to teaching visual-spatial ability):A Review of Spatial Ability Literature, Its Connection to Chemistry, and Implications for Instruction Marissa Harle and Marcy Towns*Book I enjoyed which touches upon women in tech:Status Update: Celebrity, Publicity, and Branding in the Social Media AgeBy Alice MarwickPaper about giftedness, ability constellations, and visual-spatial ability (mentions and cites massive longitudinal study):Visual–Spatial Ability: Important in STEM, Ignored in Gifted Education Lori AndersenMedia thinkpiece:Wired Articlewired.com/story/the-pernicious-science-of-james-damores-google-memoChapters:00:00 Intro02:24 Do measured differences matter?03:06 Measured personality differences09:09 Are women interested in computer science?11:39 Math skills15:50 College success17:50 Visual-spatial reasoning ability20:43 Concluding thoughts
TikTok Will Believe Anything (And Thats A Problem) Robert Tolppi 2022-08-06 | Use my link for 83% OFF and get AtlasVPN with a 30 day money-back guarantee + 3 months free: https://atlasv.pn/RobertTolppiSupport my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiAs TikTok becomes a social media giant, how will it combat the rise of misinformation on its platform?
YouTube Parodies Were Worse Than You Remember Robert Tolppi 2022-06-26 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiThe 2010s were the golden age of YouTube parodies, but were they any good?
Eating this isnt Healthy, Its Torture Robert Tolppi 2022-05-26 | Use code TOLPPI16 for up to 16 FREE MEALS + 3 Surprise Gifts across 6 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at bit.ly/3wizg47!Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiSabrina Strings's Book:amazon.com/Fearing-Black-Body-Racial-Origins-ebook/dp/B07JX6TMT6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1653583305&sr=8-1
Men With Microphones: A TikTok Epidemic Robert Tolppi 2022-04-16 | Use my link for 82% OFF and get AtlasVPN with a 30 day money-back guarantee: https://atlasv.pn/RobertTolppiSupport my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiStudy of Tinder users: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/2050157916664559TikTok has seen an uptick in men starting podcasts. Unfortunately, these men are making many questionable comments regarding women.
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Your College Essay Didnt Get You Accepted, Youre Just Rich Robert Tolppi 2022-03-29 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiWith Ivy Day approaching, students will begin to open their decision letters from schools such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Brown, UPenn, Cornell and Dartmouth. Whether they get accepted or denied is not merely up to their stats, their extracurriculars, SAT score, GPA, or ACT score; a large factor is their personal privilege. As the genre of "reading the college essay that got me into the Ivy League" becomes evermore popular, it's time to evaluate the role that elite private schools play in the college admissions process.
My Thoughts on the Kanye Situation as a Bipolar Man Robert Tolppi 2022-03-17 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiRecently, Kanye West's behavior has become more and more erratic, especially towards his ex wife Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Pete Davidson. Is this because of his bipolar disorder?
The Capitalist Religion of Oprah Winfrey Robert Tolppi 2022-03-01 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiOprah Winfrey was the undisputed queen of television for 25 years. What impact did her show have on America?Sources/further reading:Journal Article by Kathryn Lofton: LOFTON, KATHRYN. “Practicing Oprah; or, the Prescriptive Compulsion of a Spiritual Capitalism.” Journal of popular culture 39.4 (2006): 599–621. Web.NYT article:nytimes.com/1998/10/25/arts/television-radio-inner-peace-empowerment-and-host-worship.htmlBook:Oprah: The Gospel of an Icon by Kathryn Lofton
White Mediocrity, TikTok, and the Media Robert Tolppi 2022-02-03 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiIsaiah's TikTok: tiktok.com/@global.jones?lang=enMany people have noted that the TikTokers the media focuses on are mediocre and white. Is this true?
TikTok Plastic Surgeons Make Me Uncomfortable Robert Tolppi 2022-01-17 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiTikTok is home to many doctors who comment on people's bodies. Is this appropriate?
Will This Genetic Study Eradicate Autism? Robert Tolppi 2021-12-31 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiSPARK is the largest genetic study of autism ever conducted, but it raises questions about the ethics of DNA testing.Further info/Sources:Iceland Down Syndrome:cbsnews.com/news/down-syndrome-icelandDr. Wendy Chung TED talk:youtube.com/watch?v=wKlMcLTqRLsEthics paper on Human enhancement:jstor.org/stable/41058988#references_tab_contentsDr. Wendy Chung Presentation:https://precisionmedicine.duke.edu/sites/precisionmedicine.duke.edu/files/field/attachments/GP
The Myth of White Culture Robert Tolppi 2021-12-10 | Support my content on Patreon: patreon.com/roberttolppiMany have said that there is no such thing as white culture, but is that statement true?Bo Burnham's Inside and "White Liberal Performative Art" by F.D Signifier:youtube.com/watch?v=pkuQ78xb-Fg&t=1869s"Do WHITE folks have culture? Yes & No" by Aba & Preachyoutube.com/watch?v=OEmbfrtucH0&t=65s
